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T661 JAH

1999 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

117,142 mi
Last recorded117,142 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Bora100,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT661 JAH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 117,142 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 117,142 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 117,121 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear exhast deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2011 112,402 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 105,494 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 105,494 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2009 100,951 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 100,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 96,313 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 91,219 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 83,919 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 83,917 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

unable to open boot lid nearside inner front driveshaft gator insecure

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?

Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,371
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
55,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32,842
position lamp(s) not working 23,390
Stop lamp not working 16,637
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,104
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,096
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T661 JAH is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 100,227 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Bora fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 32,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T661 JAH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bora typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Volkswagen Bora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T661 JAH is a 1999 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 8 July 1999.

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